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De Montfort University

(3.9)
131 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
118
105
113

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 76%Postgraduate 24%
Mode of study
Full-time 90%Part-time 10%
Gender ratio
Female 56%Male 44%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 21%UK 79%
Number of students
28,330
Source: HESA
About De Montfort University

UCAS Code: D26

We are a dynamic and supportive community dedicated to helping you achieve the life, career and experiences you want. DMU Works, aims to equip you with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market. Home is our brilliant new-look city campus, based in the heart of Leicester, one of the UK’s happiest cities and perfect if you love sport, clubbing or shopping.

Source: De Montfort University
Tuition Fees
  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £10,700 and £17,250 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £16,250.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£20.8k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

Open Day

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

DMU's 2025 open days are:

Saturday 29 March, 9am - 3pm

Saturday 28 June, 9am - 3pm

Source: De Montfort University

Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128 UCAS points

Healthcare Science (Audiology)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

128 UCAS points

Speech and Language Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

128 UCAS points

Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

128 UCAS points

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Forensic Science

Msci (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

120 UCAS points

Mechatronics and Robotics (Integrated Masters)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

120 UCAS points

Forensic Science

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Architecture

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Aeronautical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Pharmacy

MPharm (H) 4 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Children's Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

120 UCAS points

Mechatronics and Robotics (Integrated Masters)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Leicester Campus

112 UCAS points

Business and Marketing

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

112 UCAS points

Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

112 UCAS points

Finance and Investment

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

112 UCAS points

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

112 UCAS points

Advertising and Marketing Communications

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Reviews & discussions

(3.9)
Based on 131 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
30%
3 star
26%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 23 reviews

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

My course structure is block module (one module running at a time over the course of 7 weeks, 4 modules per year) which is very efficient in my opinion: it allows me to focus on one subject/assignment at a time without confusing it with other modules which can often happen within film studies due to...

(5)

1 year ago

Graduate

Good amount of contact hours and knowledgeable tutors

(5)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

71%

Nightlife

med

55%

Political

med

75%

Creative

high

65%

Sporty

med

69%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

72%

med

How well organised is your course?

70%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

77%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

74%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

77%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

85%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

67%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

75%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

75%

med

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De Montfort University (otherwise abbreviated to DMU) is a diverse and dynamic university located in Leicester, UK. We are well known for our high rates of graduate employability, thanks to our Award-Winning Careers Team, and our dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards.

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